THIBODAUX, La. – The Nicholls Recreation Center is set to host a Paddle on the Bayou event on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. This community event welcomes participants of all skill levels and offers an opportunity to explore scenic Bayou Lafourche with friends and family.
Takeoff is scheduled for 5 p.m. at the Nicholls Bayou Side Launch, with the route concluding at the Melodia Boat Launch. Registration costs $20 for Nicholls students and $40 for non-students and includes participation in the paddle event along with a jambalaya dinner. In addition, boats will be provided for Nicholls students at no additional cost. Participants can earn a $10 discount by referring a friend and sharing the event on Facebook.
“We are thrilled to host Paddle on the Bayou as an opportunity to bring the community together, celebrate the beauty of Louisiana’s waterways, and encourage active lifestyles,” said Tanner LeBoeuf, event coordinator for Nicholls Recreation Center.
The event is sponsored by organizations including the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, Friends of Bayou Lafourche and Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou.
To register for Paddle on the Bayou, visit www.nicholls.edu/recreation.
For more information, contact tanner.leboeuf@nicholls.edu.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, July 11, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Payton Suire
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